On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain, as part of broader upgrades in model design, staff training, and modernised facilities. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected.
Among the most advanced in the world
On October 16, it was reported that Colombia inaugurated its EV bus manufacturing project that is taking place at Hino plant in Cota, in collaboration with BYD and Superpolo.
The first unit, a trial one, was already manufactured in July 2025. The facility is expected to produce around 200 fully electric buses startin
On October 13, Stellantis announced the start of production of the new Ram Dakota pickup at its Automotive Hub in Cordoba, Argentina, marking the first time the Ram brand is manufactured in the country.
Stellantis invested BRL 2 billion in the project, generating 1,800 jobs.The initiative also includes plans for futu
The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 2.9% YOY to 243,230 units in September 2025.
Vehicle sales in September consisted of 178,572 passenger cars; 52,906 light commercial vehicles; 9,798 trucks; and 1,954 b
On October 3, Volvo Buses announced a strategic partnership with Marcopolo to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the European coach market.
The partnership brings the new Volvo B13R chassis paired with Marcopolo’s Paradiso G8 1200 body to customers in France and Italy. The coaches will be of
On October 2, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 243,265 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in September 2025, an increase 2.9% compared to September 2024 and an increase of 8.0% from August
On September 29, Stellantis announced that the Jeep Avenger will be produced at the Porto Real Automotive Hub in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reinforcing the plant’s multi-brand capability.
The move is part of a BRL 3 billion investment plan for the facility between 2025 and 2030, which includes boosting production capaci
On September 18, the Palmela City Council announced that Visteon had inaugurated a new building to expand its manufacturing capacity for electronic products for automobiles. It will see an investment of EUR 10 million and create 150 new jobs in the next two years.
Based on press release from Palmela City Council
On September 16, it was reported that Marcopolo will return to the European market after a 16-year absence, importing models from Brazil starting in 2026.
The company will showcase the Paradiso G8 1200 coach at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, with homologation expected at the beginning of 2026. The model w
On September 9, it was reported that Chevrolet will begin assembling the Spark EUV electric SUV in Brazil by the end of this year.
Currently imported from China and sold at BRL 159,990, the model will be assembled in SKD format at the former Ford Troller plant in Horizonte, Ceará, acquired by Comexport, marking GM’s
On September 10, CARIAD and Volkswagen Group Technology developed their first in-house pulse inverter over the last three years, redesigning both hardware and software. The inverter acts as the brain of an electric drivetrain. It is the most complex and expensive part of the E-Drive and key to improving overall perfo
The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 5.1% YOY to 225,380 units in August 2025.
Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles fell 5.6% yoy to 185,760 units, and imported vehicles decrease
On September 8, VW Group announced that it is expanding its lead in Europe’s EV market with the new Electric Urban Car Family at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes two VW models plus one each from CUPRA and Škoda, starting at around EUR 25,000 plus entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at EUR 20,000, with a market launch
On September 8, IAA Mobility 2025 opened in Munich, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 8 and to the public on September 9-14.
From local German manufacturers, BMW unveiled the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform. Mercedes-Benz will also debut the new electric version of i
On September 7, CUPRA unveiled the series-production Raval at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The compact electric urban car will debut in 2026, and production will begin soon in Martorell, alongside the future Volkswagen ID.Polo.
The Raval is named after Barcelona’s El Raval district, known for its energy and bold char
On September 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 225,348 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in August 2025, a decrease of 5.1% compared to August 2024 and a decrease of 7.3% from July 2025.
On September 3, VW announced that it will start using names for its electric vehicles (EVs), while keeping the same names for combustion models. The first car under this plan will be the ID. Polo, which is based on the ID. 2all concept. VW will also bring the sporty GTI brand into its electric range.
The “ID.” name s
On August 22, Volkswagen South Africa announced that it will showcase its latest models at the Festival of Motoring from August 29–31, 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa.
The highlight will be the new Golf 8 GTI, combining sporty performance with advanced technology. Other models on display include
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